Director of Human Resources

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Director for Kilgore Flares (KFL) develops and implements effective human resources programs, policies, and initiatives and is an active member of the Senior Leadership Team. The Human Resources Director is the primary point of service for HR issues and is accountable for workforce planning, employee communications and culture, professional development, employee relations, performance management, professional development including mentoring and coaching, organizational development, compensation, benefits and government compliance. 

This position requires a business partner who is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes. This role serves as a strategic advisor to the President and Senior Leadership Team, with responsibility for developing and executing the HR strategy to enable achievement of the business, people and corporate objectives. This leader will increase organizational effectiveness, efficiency and profitability through the alignment of personnel to manage costs and enhance overall financial performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a role model, creating positive relationships with staff in an environment of mutual respect and trust
• Promotes a culture of compliance, integrity, inclusion, diversity, and equity across the business
• Partners with the Chief People Officer to develop and support the implementation of corporate HR solutions and programs
• Manages the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process, making sure that the      Company’s managers are equipped to engage in constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching and succession planning processes
• Directs design, implementation, and communication of HR and business initiatives
• Acts as a key resource in fielding and resolving elevated issues and questions
• Supports recruitment process, ensures job description accuracy and compliance alignment; collaborates to ensure      consistency across the business
• Collaborates with managers and employees to help resolve employee relations issues; guides to best decisions, prepares/helps prepare corrective actions, facilitates involuntary terminations
• Develops and facilitates leader and employee training
• Manages the administration of FMLA and Workers’ Compensation programs; oversees payroll and benefits
• Manages Affirmative Action Program
• Analyzes data, including turnover reporting, headcount summaries, exit interview data, internal/external market data, and makes recommendations based on analyses
• Ensures regulatory and government compliance within HR scope 
• Develop and drive talent management strategies to ensure effective staffing alignment with the needs of the business
• Understand business strategy and priorities and actively participate in the strategic direction of the company
• Directs the creation and administration of the company’s compensation structure and associated programs
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the Company’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting,      engagement and retention

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages all levels of HR/Administrative employees, exempt and non-exempt 
• Supports and develops a culture by instilling the values in all activities across the company
• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws
• Sets department objectives/KPIs, assesses ongoing performance and workload of direct reports
• Responsible for the training and development program for the team members

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Human Resources, or related field, or an equivalent      combination of education and experience required
• HR Certification (SPHR) preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 15 years of relevant Human Resources experience. Experience must include hands-on strategic and tactical responsibility for the delivery of full-scope human resources activities
• Minimum 7 years in a leadership role, working with senior leaders at the Director/Vice President and above level 
• Experience managing employees in multiple locations as well as collaborating with extended HR teams, preferred
• Strong HR background with the abi